[szkasha]

Ok, so I failed BEC with a 70. I’m in the middle of studying REG and want to finish that. I had originally scheduled to take REG on 10/8, but a part of me is thinking about moving it to the beginning of November. I’m studying while working full-time so I think the extra time wouldn’t hurt (and I’ve only been studying REG since end of August, so I’m not spending an insane time on it). Should I do that and then try BEC again or just move BEC to the end of the line?

I’m so disappointed but I’m trying hard to push through and pass. This was my first test since the last time I tried to get my CPA (when I failed AUD and gave up). I’m not planning on giving up this time! Just hoping some of you could give me some input on what to do.

Thanks in advance!

[Anonymous]

I would say it depends on how comfortable you feel with the REG content so far. If you're feeling ok, I would suggest to go ahead and take it (and push to Nov if you feel the need to). That way you'll be in the first score release in Dec and if for some reason you fail you can try to squeeze it in again before the Q4 testing window closes. This will give you two chances before the new tax laws are tested beginning in January.

However, if you are really struggling and not remembering much, or haven't really made a big dent in the material yet, it might make more sense to switch back to BEC now and then start REG fresh in 2019. Then if you do fail REG you'll at least be re-studying the new content.

I think it would be hardest to take REG in Q4, fail, and then have to study new material for 2019 with all the tax law changes. It would get confusing.

[Pork Flavored Bacon]

Unless I am misunderstanding Panders' post, I would like to inform you cannot take the same examination twice in the same testing window. Panders suggested you take the exam in October if you feel comfortable and then if you fail, to schedule again in December before the Q4 testing window closes.
You cannot do that. If you fail the exam in October, you cannot take the same exam again until January.
Too add to this, I just looked at the Q4 testing window schedule. It appears the first score release will be December 11 for those who take the exam from October 1 through November 30. The last day you can take an exam in Q4 is December 10 with the second score release occurring on December 19 for those who take the exam between December 1 and December 10.

FAR - 75 | REG - 87 | AUD - 82 | LAW - 81

[Anonymous]

Ugh, you are right! I'm so sorry for the incorrect advice. Don't know what I was thinking… I am seriously so embarrassed by the completely wrong information I gave you. I know better.

[szkasha]

Ah, I get what you're both saying. I'm more than halfway through the material and I feel like I have a good grasp on it. Since the tax laws are coming into effect next year, I really want to pass it on this go–which is why I moved my exam date to November.

I'll go ahead and take REG in November and then come back to BEC. Would it be ideal to jump right back after REG and start back up with BEC or should I push it to the back of the line and keep pushing through FAR and AUD? Since I was so close with a 70, I feel like it might be ideal to just take another two months after my REG exam and really figure out where I was weakest and retake it in January? I work full-time, but not in tax, so it wouldn't be the worst time for me to do it.

I am just extremely determined to pass this time around, so thank you for the advice.

[Anonymous]

I don't know that it really matters if you go back to BEC after REG or move BEC to last. I know most people take BEC last because they think it's the easiest, but I also think that depends on the person and their strengths. Whatever you do, I highly recommend taking FAR before AUD. A lot of what you cover in FAR will be applicable in AUD.

It might be hard to go from REG to FAR though since both are so dense and calculation-heavy. After doing REG your brain might feel some relief at going back to BEC which you will already be familiar with. So I guess if I were you I would do REG, BEC, FAR, then AUD.

Also I really wish I could edit my first post because I still can't believe what I said and how wrong it was. I must have not had my coffee yet when I wrote it. Ugh!

[Allsheneededwassome]

Take REG first and BEC after. You’ve already taken BEC before and you’ve already spent so much time on REG capitalize on it instead of having to relearn it

[Anonymous]

My advice would be to spend as much time on REG to MAKE SURE YOU PASS! The news tax laws are testable starting Q1 2019 so in my mind, it's worth pouring into that a bit more so you don't have to go back and relearn new material. Just my 2cents

[MSim]

Since you're already halfway through REG and have a firm grasp on it, I would focus on REG to pass it before 2019. Personally I would hate to retake that in 2019 and have to start over, get new books, etc.

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